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== Taxonomy ==
'''Order:''' Squamata <br />
'''Family:''' Cordylidae <br />
'''Genus:''' Gerrhosaurus<br />
'''Species:''' major

== Introduction ==

== Difficulty ==
'''Advanced''' - but only because the level of specific care requirements needed in lighting and heating to keep your plated happy and healthy. These are a very easy lizard to handle.

== Basic Info ==
=== Size ===
They average at about 20". Some may become a little longer while some remain a bit smaller. Half it's length is the tail.

=== Lifespan ===
So far these lizards are living about 10 years.

=== Handling ===
Sudan plated lizards are somewhat shy lizards, but become accustomed to people rather quickly. There are not many breeding programs for any of the plated lizard species so many are WC specimens. Even newly captured plateds are not very prone to biting. They can bite and one should not be surprised if this happens. It's natural and to be expected. It just doesn't happen very often.

== Housing ==
=== Substrate ===

=== Temperature ===

=== Humidity ===
Sudan plated lizards come from very arid regions. However, they should have a moist hide in which they can turn around in for aid in shedding. Females will often lay their eggs in this. This can be as easy a a rubbermaid container with a lid and a hole large enough for the lizard to get in and out of. Fill this with a sand/moss mixture. In the wild there are damp areas within the rocks and hides they seek out in the heat of the day.

=== Lighting ===

== Feeding ==
=== Diet ===

=== Supplements ===

=== Hydration ===

== Advanced ==
=== Sexing ===

=== Breeding ===

== References ==
=== Websites ===

=== Books ===

== Author ==
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